I recently acquired a project Johnson Model B saw and have it about ready to go. Looking on the Dake website, the blade size is stated to be 89" x 1/2" There are some locally available that are 90"x1/2" and I wonder if these would work in my saw. It looks like there is plenty of adjustment in the saw but being a rookie with this saw I'm not sure if there would be issues with a blade that is an inch longer than what is specified. Anybody have experience with this kind of thing?
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Johnson Model B Saw - Blade size(s)
- Thread starter Gazz
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cvairwerks
Cast Iron
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- Apr 28, 2010
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- Justin, Texas
Order the correct length and whatever tooth count and style for what you are cutting. Bandsawbladesdirect is one of many suppliers out there that custom weld the length you need.
Graham Gott
Aluminum
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- Jan 26, 2010
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- Iron Station, NC
I have the same saw and get my blades from McMaster-Carr. They stock 1/2" x 89" long blades in a number of configurations.
You're right about the blade adjustment...there seems to be enough that a 90" blade might work. The 89" blades are readily available so I haven't tried to make a longer one work.
You're right about the blade adjustment...there seems to be enough that a 90" blade might work. The 89" blades are readily available so I haven't tried to make a longer one work.
